Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
'A once-in-a-lifetime situation'; Merritt working to utilize surplus government flood funding
MERRITT B.C. - The City of Merritt is moving forward with a new housing initiative after an approved recommendation by the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday (March 5) night. The housing market in Merr...
Mar 07, 2024 Michael Reeve | CFJC Today
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart slams Provincial Government for abandoning Lytton, Merritt and Cache Creek
NICOLA VALLEY - Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart feels the provincial government has abandoned the Nicola Valley and nearby communities. Lytton is still recovering from fire damage that wiped out most ...
Mar 06, 2024 Jackie Tegart | Facebook
María Branyas Morera, World's Oldest Person, reaches the age of 117
SPAIN - Mara Branyas Morera, the World's Oldest Person, has reached the age of 117, becoming only the 11th person in history to have done so. Branyas is the 11th oldest person in human history. She be...
Mar 05, 2024 María Branyas Morera, World’s Oldest Person, with her family | Longevi Quest
BCLC Issues Warning About Illegal Online Casino Scams Posing as B.C. Land-Based Casino Brands
BRITISH COLUMBIA - BCLC is warning the public about a series of scams circulating online that imitate B.C. casinos and trick individuals into providing their financial details on illegitimate websites...
Mar 05, 2024 Scam Alert | Pattison Media
"The Boys are back in Town" Merritt Centennials rolling with 5 wins in 6 games down the stretch
MERRITT - There are only eight games left in the regular season. The Cents are catching fire at the perfect time too. With five wins in their last six games Merritt has been a team to be reckoned with...
Mar 04, 2024 Cents Win! | Q 101.1 News
Vehicle fire impacts Highway 5A traffic overnight
KAMLOOPS - A vehicle fire impacted traffic on Highway 5A south of Kamloops overnight. DriveBC first reported of the incident between Beresford Road and Jackson Road - about four to seven kilometres so...
Mar 04, 2024 Accident Scene | CFJC Today
Nicola Valley Artist of the Month - Joel Reid
Joel is a long-time member and artist of the Nicola Valley Arts Council and the arts community is thrilled that he will soon create some public art in Merritt. Merritonians are encouraged to keep an e...
Mar 04, 2024 NVAC Artist of the Month — Joel Reid
GAME DAY: Prince George Spruce Kings (14-28-3-0) at Merritt Centennials (18-23-3-1)
Prince George Spruce Kings - (14-28-3-0) Last night was a wild one in Vernon for the Spruce Kings. A wild 7-5 loss where Prince George erased a 3-1 deficit but couldn't keep pace with the high flying ...
Mar 02, 2024 Centennials Bench | Connor Logan
Missing Merritt man victim of foul play and homicide: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - Police have determined a man from Merritt who's been missing for more than a year has been murdered. In a news release issued Thursday (Feb. 29), the BC RCMP's Southeast District Major...
Mar 01, 2024 Image Credit: Contributed/Merritt RCMP
GAME DAY: Salmon Arm Silverbacks (26-15-0-3) @ Merritt Centennials (18-22-3-1)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks - (26-15-0-3) 6 losses in 8 games and just two goals in their last two games almost getting shut out both games. The Silverbacks are like wounded Gorillas right now. I am sure T...
Mar 01, 2024
